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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1976

Page

6

Miss Riddle Weds Dave Letz In June First Baptist Ceremony

Debra Kay Riddle became the bride of Dave Arnold Letz of Lagerton in a June 12 ceremony at First Baptist Church. Rev. Phillip Watson officiated with family, friends, and a wedding party including maid of honor Mary Grace Ray and best man Bobby Carpenter. The couple will reside in Abilene after a short wedding trip following receptions at the church and related events.

Debra Kay Riddle Dave Arnold Letz Sagerton First Baptist Church Phillip Watson James Calvin Riddle David Anton Letz Lagerton

Granddaughter Mary Alice Dossey Weds Walter Ira Burnett in May

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berry announce the marriage of their granddaughter Mary Alice Dossey to Walter Ira Burnett on May 29. The couple, Stamford High School graduates, reside Route 1 Avoca after ceremony at Rotan.

Mary Alice Dossey Walter Ira Burnett Jess Berry Sherman P. Daniel Rotan Jean Burnett Harry A. Burnett Stamford High School Aero Tech School Midwestern University Wichita Falls Route 1 Avoca

Bridesmaids Luncheon for Debra Riddle in Abilene

A bridesmaids luncheon honoring Debra Riddle bride elect of Dave Letz was held at 1:00 June 9 at The Vintage Tea Room in Abilene. Hostesses were her aunts Mrs. K. E. Morrison Mrs. Robert Fowler and Mrs. Kenneth Riddle.

Debra Riddle Dave Letz Vintage Abilene K. E. Morrison Robert Fowler Kenneth Riddle Hamlin J.C. Riddle Mary Grace Ray Imperial Melissa Kohout Stamford Carla Carpenter Portland Oregon DeAnn Riddle Corsicana Ophelia Reed

Pantry Shower Honors Kathleen Brinell Ahead of Wedding

Kathleen Brinell, bride elect of Van Grimes, was honored at a pantry shower Saturday June 12 at 11 a.m. at Mrs. Gary Ender’s home. Hostesses were Mrs. Ender and Mrs. Al Berry. Guests included Mrs. Oliver Brinell and Mrs. Will H Grimes. Rice bags were prepared for the July 9 wedding.

Kathleen Brinell van Grimes Gary Ender Ender al Berry Oliver Brinell Will H. Grimes

Boedekers Hold Annual Reunion At Stamford Lions Club

The Boedeker family of Stamford and relatives from Abilene Aspermont Duncanville Lubbock Brownwood Lagerton Carrollton Lake Jackson Dallas Garland Avoca Taylor gathered June 13 at the Lions Club Building for their annual reunion. Lunch was served at noon.

Emil Justin Boedeker Lions Club Stamford Elmer Boedeker Lagerton Melvin Boedeker Lake Jackson Alice Newton N. W Dallas Garland, Avoca, Taylor and

Homemakers Meet Monday Night with School Readiness Theme

Mrs Jennifer Cox will present the program for the Stam ford Young Homemakers at their meeting on Monday June 21 at 7 30 pm in the Homemaking Cottage The theme Helping Prepare Your Child for School is to guide mothers with young children All mothers with young children are welcome to attend

Jennifer Cox Stamford

Births A Son Shane Born to Mr and Mrs George Rico

June 12 a son named Shane was born to Mr George Rico and Mrs Rico in Stamford. The family welcomes the new arrival and records the birth in local notices.

Shane George Rico Stamford

Abilene Couple Names Attendants For June 19 Wedding

Betty Murry and Johnny Brown of Abilene announce their June 19 wedding at 408 W Cambell. Peggy Young sister of the bride will be maid of honor. Marilyn Griffen and Shirley Dillard are bridesmaids. Wayford Young will be best man. Bobby Griffen and H. W. Dillard are groomsmen. Tracy Young and Yvette Loud will be flower girls. Shawn Young will be ring bearer.

Betty Murry Johnny Brown Abilene Cambell Peggy Young Marilyn Griffen Shirley Dillard Wayford Young Bobby Griffen H. W. Dillard Tracy Young Yvette Loud Shawn Young

Betty Murry Shower Honors Bride Elect Johnny Brown

Betty Murry bride elect Johnny Brown of Abilene was honored with a shower on June 12 at Charles McClain’s home. Guests included her mother Mrs. Tommy Collins and sister Mrs. Wayford Young. A centerpiece white wedding bell, daisies, and yellow cloth decorated the refreshment table. cake, punch, mints and nuts were served. Hostesses were Mrs. Willie Dillard Jr, Mrs. Bobby Griffin, Mrs. C. R. Baker and Charles McClain.

Betty Murry Johnny Brown Abilene Charles McClain Tommy Collins Wayford Young Willie Dillard Jr Bobby Griffen C. R. Baker

Local girls attend Camp Fire summer camp at Camp O Da Ko

Seventeen miles southwest of Merkel Camp Fire girls held sessions daily in hiking sports swimming music and crafts at Camp O Da Ko. Thirty four girls earned heads and celebrated Teri Pierce’s tenth birthday with cake and songs as staff hosted birthday treats.

Stamford Batman Methodist Merkel Teri Pierce Frank Pierce Teri Pat Gray Dee McCandless Sue Miller

Yolanda Gonzales Weds Rudy Martinez in St. Ann’s Ceremony

Yolanda Gonzales and Rudy Martinez were married Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Rev. Sean Sheeran officiating. The wedding party included maid of honor Pattie Gonzales, matron of honor Mrs Jesse Barron, bridesmaids, ring bearers Amy Gonzales and John Aaron Chavez, best man, groomsmen, and a long list of relatives and friends from Stamford, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Haskell, and surrounding towns.

Yolanda Sue Gonzales Rudy Martinez St. Ann's Catholic Church Sean Sheeran John Gonzales Petra Martinez Haskell Leon Martinez Leigh Davenport Pattie Gonzales Jesse Barron Fort Worth Vicky Ofelia Cedillo Linda Margaret Moreno Stamford Betty Melinda Barron Johanna Flores Nelda Barron Roy Herrera Patricia Arrendondo Diana Enriquez Lisa Andrada Baldamar Perez Max Rodriguez Bruce Enriquez Steve Gonzales Wichita Falls Jamie Lopez O'Donnell Leah Gonzales Anson Amy Gonzales John Aaron Chavez Pete Rudy Garcia Henry Hernandez Michael Flores Richard Perez Nati Escobedo

Local Wedding Attendees From Several Texas Towns

Arthur Abele Bruce Enriquez Jr Baldamar Perez Max Rodriguez Bruce Enriquez Sr Ray Alvarez of Has kell Ray Lerma of Knox City Ricky Barron of Shallo water and Steve Gonzales of Wichita Falls attended the reception hosted by the couple’s parents in the Parish Hall. The bride, a Stamford High School graduate, studied at Joe's Hair Design Lab A and a Haskell High School alum. The bridegroom works for Sutherland's Lumber in Wichita Falls. The newlyweds will resettle in Wichita Falls.

Fellowship Hall Abilene Trip the Bride Stamford High School Hardin-Simmons University Stamford High HSU Hendrick Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Faith Lutheran Church Lagerton Arthur Abele Bruce Enriquez Jr Baldamar Perez Max Rodriguez Bruce Enriquez Sr Ray Alvarez Haskell Ray Lerma Knox City Ricky Barron Shallowater Steve Gonzales Wichita Falls Haskell High School Sutherland’s Lumber Company

McLennan and McCoy Wed in Bethel Lutheran Ceremony

Karen Diane McLennan of Midland and Stephen Douglas McCoy of Amarillo married Saturday afternoon May 29 at Bethel Lutheran Church with Rev. Stanley Leaf officiating. The couple, Texas Tech graduates, will reside in Amarillo after a Dallas trip.

Philip Olson Karen Diane McLennan Midland Stephen Douglas McCoy Amarillo Bethel Lutheran Church Stanley Leaf Jon G. McLennan Marian Bain McCoy Lubbock W. 0. McCoy Houston Birger Haterius Leland Nauert Paul Acreman College Station Pamela Kay McCoy Mike McLennan Andrews Gary McLennan Texas Tech University Phillips Petroleum Co Borger Dallas

Birth Announcements From Stamford and Surrounding Areas

May 25 a son Gregory born to Mr and Mrs Joe C Lopez of Stamford May 27 a daughter Elizabeth Juanita born to Mr and Mrs Felix Acosta of Stamford June 1 a daughter April Lynn born to Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Reves of Leeders June 4 a daughter Heather Rene born to Mr and Mrs Austin Bolin of Stamford June 5 a daughter Misti Dawn born to Mr and Mrs Harold Roysdon of Stamford

Gregory Joe C. Lopez Stamford Elizabeth Juanita Felix Acosta April Lynn Billy Ray Reves Leeders Heather Rene Austin Bolin Misti Dawn Harold Roysdon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Riddle Oreg James Self Nancy Henson Arlington Ring Shae Creel Elgin Bobby Carpenter Jon Lovvorn Ronnie Riddle Leon Thane Johnnie Riddle Alan Plumlee Dave Arnoldletz COMPC Haggar Monsanto Shine Hassen’s Boedekers David J. Brown Mattison Sean Carswell Afb Hospital Dave Brown Lake Stamford Bob Isbell Cisco M. M. Brown Joe's Hair Design In Lab Mrs. Martinez Karen McLennan A. A. Soderberg Lueders Gladstone McLennan E. Hamilton Odis Shelton Pip Roberts Hanes
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